HAI Convention News 2009

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Schools snatch up former silver state robinsons

While Silver State Helicopters operated more than 200 helicopters at its numerous training locations, trying to track their current whereabouts is a daunti

Bell focuses on to-do list as 429 certification nears

Bell Helicopter’s Model 429 is nearing the certification home stretch, with FAA approval now planned in the second quarter this year, roughly half a year l

Eurocopter bracing for deep but brief sales drop

Eurocopter had its second best year ever in 2008 but is anticipating more than a 30-percent fall in sales for this year.

Program update: Honeywell spotlights the old and new

Honeywell Engines comes to Heli-Expo with five turboshaft models ranging in age from venerable to brand-new and in power from 1,000 shp to 5,000.

Honeywell debuts Zing diagnostics

Honeywell is at Heli-Expo (Booth No.

Bristow defers some deliveries and freezes executive salaries

“We look forward to better days.” That is how Bill Chiles, CEO of oil service helicopter operator Bristow Group, ended the company’s investor confe

Timken’s Extex buy boosts PMA capabilities

The newly formed Timken Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions business unit is at Heli-Expo this week (Booth No.

Trade groups push for night use of NVG/EVS

A trio of helicopter trade associations are recommending that the FAA mandate night-vision goggles, enhanced-vision systems or IFR-only operations for all

Industry perspective: Eurocopter

The fundamentals driving the helicopter industry remain intact, even as tight credit and a global recession compound to put the brakes on helicopter sal